Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation; Wyndmoor (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN basis. You will work under licensed therapist supervision to evaluate patients, implement treatment plans, and provide restorative techniques to patients, families, and staff.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, team oriented, and comfortable with discharge planning, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support resident

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members
• Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
• Evaluate patients based on physician referral/orders
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to treatment plan
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/Home programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Job Summary:

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN basis. As a COTA, you will work under the supervision of a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients, and provide restorative techniques training to patients, clients, and team members. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members
• Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
• Evaluate patients based on physician referral/orders
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to treatment plan
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/Home programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed

Work Environment:

• Works in well-lit/ventilated office and therapy areas
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight/-hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members